Geology Technician: Core Logging & Sample Prep

Northern NV Jobs; Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hecla Nevada is seeking a Geology Technician to join our team in Winnemucca, Nevada. This entry‑level opportunity offers hands‑on experience in the mining industry and a pathway to grow your career in geological work.

Key duties include drilling core measurement, logging support, core splitting and sample preparation, QA/QC sampling, and maintaining logging supplies. Safety and reliability are core to daily tasks in our logging facility.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent safety record and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Perform measurements on diamond drill core including recovery, rock quality, and others.
• Assist with logging process by loading/unloading boxes, washing core, organizing, photographing core, etc.
• Prepare core samples by splitting, cutting or whole-core bagging.
• Maintain sample integrity by applying sampling best-practices.
• Operate equipment possibly including forklift, skid-steer, backhoe, bulldozer, etc.
• General maintenance on/in logging facility.
• Prepare QA/QC samples.
• Liaise with assay lab as necessary.
• Maintain inventory of logging supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Driver's license

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hecla Nevada is seeking a Geology Technician to join our team in Winnemucca, Nevada. This entry‑level opportunity offers hands‑on experience in the mining industry and a pathway to grow your career in geological work.

Key duties include drilling core measurement, logging support, core splitting and sample preparation, QA/QC sampling, and maintaining logging supplies. Safety and reliability are core to daily tasks in our logging facility.